Micardis 80 mg 28 tablets

Mecardis 80 mg tablets 28 tablets Active ingredient Telmisartan What are the uses of Mecardis tablets? Used alone or with other antihypertensive medications in the treatment of essential hypertension. To reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases in patients aged 55 years or older who are unable to take angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and who are at high risk of cardiovascular events (for example, myocardial infarction, stroke, and death). What are the contraindications of Mecardis tablets? Allergy to any component of the medication Pregnancy Breastfeeding Intolerance to fructose (as this product contains sorbitol) What are the side effects of Mecardis tablets? Most common side effects: Low blood pressure Dizziness Vertigo Cough Headache Fainting (syncope) Gastrointestinal disturbances, such as nausea, pain, and diarrhea Fatigue Decline in kidney function What are the precautions for using Mecardis tablets? Low blood pressure / Bradycardia: Severe hypotension can occur; bradycardia and angina may accompany increased blood pressure. Postural hypotension may also occur. Use with caution in cases of volume depletion and moderate hypotension, and very cautiously with suspected myocardial infarction and right ventricular infarction. Increase in potassium levels: Blood pressure, renal function, and potassium levels in the blood should be monitored regularly (as this condition may cause increased potassium levels in some patients). Decline in kidney function: This medication may cause deterioration of kidney function and/or increased serum creatinine, especially in patients with reduced renal blood flow (renal artery stenosis, heart failure). Use with caution in the following cases: Aortic / mitral stenosis: Use cautiously in patients with obvious stenosis of the aortic or mitral valve. Heart failure Liver dysfunction Renal artery stenosis Kidney failure Pregnancy: Should be avoided, as there are not enough studies on its use. Breastfeeding: Unknown if it is excreted in breast milk, should be avoided. What are the drug interactions of Mecardis tablets? If you are taking any of the following medications, inform your doctor or pharmacist, as dose adjustments or specific tests may be needed: Diuretics such as furosemide Other blood pressure-lowering medications, which may enhance the effect on blood pressure, such as beta-blockers, alpha-blockers, diuretics, ACE inhibitors like enalapril, captopril Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (such as sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil, or vardenafil) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as diclofenac or ibuprofen Other medications that can increase potassium levels in the blood or potassium supplements Potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, Sodium phosphate, rituximab, pentoxifylline, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, eplerenone, lithium salts, diazoxide, amifostine What are the dosage forms of Mecardis? Tablets (40 mg, 80 mg) What are the storage conditions for Mecardis tablets? Store at a temperature between 15 - 30°C, away from moisture and out of reach of children.